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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Happy Wednesday! We hope your week is going well. Christmas is quickly approaching and Wrena has a new recipe to keep you and your dinners in the festive mode at home. Wrena's created a simple, yet beautiful bread wreath using only rolls, rosemary, and pomegranates. It's the perfect recipe to bring a pop of holiday cheer to your table!

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Seasons Greetings! Can you believe we're just two weeks away from Christmas?! Between shopping, and planning parties, it can get quite chaotic. Wrena is here to help generate recipe ideas to save some time. She has a new recipe utilizing a seasonal favorite, butternut squash. It's vegetarian, too! The sweet squash paired with cheesy tortellini makes this recipe a smashing hit. Check our Wrena's how-to video and recipe below!

Recipe

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Hors D'oeuvre: An appetizer or starter dish, typically served before the meal.

Hungry, angry guests can make for a long dinner party. Wrena has a simple and quick solution for and hor d'oeurve that will please a crowd. These BBQ Cranberry Meatballs perfectly combine sweet and savory in one dish. Cranberry sauce is a favorite this time of year and mixing it with a spicy BBQ sauce, you've crafted a one-of-a-kind dish. Using toothpicks to serve makes it even more low-maintenance. Check out Wrena's step-by-step video to see how to make these meatballs. Plus, we have the recipe below!

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Three cheers, the holiday season is here! Now is the time for all things Christmas, and we are very excited. The Christmas season is Wrena Hufford's favorite time of year, and she's celebrating with a series of Christmas recipes to help you plan for your holiday dinner. In this video, you'll find her making a delicious pork tenderloin, accompanied with a lovely mustard cream sauce that really brings out the flavor. Below you'll find Wrena's step-by-step video showcasing how to make the pork tenderloin, along with written instructions on how to execute this great entree.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Fall is in there air! Can you feel it? Fall is a great time to gather together and celebrate the change of scenery. The key component to every great party is the snacks. Using pumpkins are usually the go-to ingredient and decoration when it comes to cooking in the fall. However, apples are an overlooked source that tastes great and looks great, too! We've been busy in the kitchen recipe testing some delicious treats to celebrate the season!

Wrena Hufford's Apple Crisp

Friday, September 22, 2017

It's that time of year again! The weather and leaves are changing, and the best part of fall? It's everything pumpkin season! We were super stoked to get ahold of the Pumpkin Cocotte from Staub because of its unique shape and beautiful deep orange and black color options. To celebrate this wonderful season, we used the cocotte to make a delicious pumpkin soup! This simple recipe allowed us to test the features of Staub's enameled cast iron cookware while getting us geared up for fall (especially Halloween!)

Friday, August 25, 2017

We love using our demo kitchen to make delicious treats! This month, we whipped up some tasty smoothie pops using a Blendtec Designer 725 Blender to celebrate of summer! Check out the recipe video below to see how to make the popsicles, along with written step-by-step instructions.They're easy, delicious, and nutritious!